Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In a pathologic manner; as regards pathology.
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- adverb In a
pathological manner.
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- adverb with respect to pathology
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Examples
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She considered herself what they call pathologically shy, which was one reason she liked working at Shirl's.
The End of the Pier Grimes, Martha 1994
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A God who acts pathologically is someone who needs to be appeased, for you never know when it'll be you.
Wisdom, Justice And Mercy Hal Duncan 2006
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There must be something called a pathologically lying politician, a person who continually lies for political gain, is incapable of discerning the lie from the truth, and even if he were he'd keep the lie if it got him votes.
Palin Says McCain Will End "Abuses Of Power" -- Despite Report Saying She "Abused Her Power" 2009
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There must be something called a pathologically lying politician, a person who continually lies for political gain, is incapable of discerning the lie from the truth, and even if he were he'd keep the lie if it got him votes.
Palin Says McCain Will End "Abuses Of Power" -- Despite Report Saying She "Abused Her Power" 2009
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Harris Interactive Poll released in April 2007 showed that 8. 5\% of youth gamers in the United States could be "classified as pathologically or clinically addicted to playing video games."
unknown title 2008
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TGGP, the "pathologically" in your conclusion doesn't follow.
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A Harris Interactive poll released in April 2007 found that 8. 5\% of "youth gamers" in the United States could be "classified as pathologically or clinically 'addicted' to playing video games, according to
Gayired.com - Gay OnLine Community for Entertainment and Daily News Laura Vess 2008
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One eco-columnist says the conference might generate ideas for dealing with those who are 'pathologically' opposed to the environmental movement (pathology, according to my OED, is the study of 'morbid or abnormal mental or moral conditions') (2).
Latest Articles 2009
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Nearly 9 \% of American children are "pathologically" addicted to computer gaming,
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'pathologically' opposed to the environmental movement (pathology, according to my OED, is the study of 'morbid or abnormal mental or moral conditions') (2).
WHAT REALLY HAPPENED 2009
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